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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,357.08, 155,050.62 and 62,055

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,357.08, 155,050.62 and 62,055 is: 85,634.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,357.08 : 155,050.62 = 62,055 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,357.08/155,050.62 = 62,055/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,357.08x = 155,050.62 × 62,055
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,357.08x = 9,621,666,224.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,621,666,224.10/112,357.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,634.71

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